Benjamin Hodgins

Benjamin Hodgins is a skilled professional in the brewing and distilling industry, with a degree in (Hons) B.Sc. in Brewing and Distilling from the Institute of Technology, Carlow. Experience includes working as a Cellar Hand at Coast Mountain Brewing, where responsibilities involved beer transfers, kegging, and conditioning. Previous roles include an internship at Irish Distillers focusing on safety protocols and quality control, a Brand Ambassador position at Montis Distilling promoting brand visibility, and various positions at West Cork Distillers, including Continuous Improvement Specialist and Brewer, emphasizing staff training and innovative brewing practices. Currently, Benjamin serves as an Account Manager at Ecolab and has recently taken on a role as Sales and Marketing Specialist at Blacks Brewing & Distilling, managing marketing efforts and a whiskey investment program.